Ward Co-ordinator

This post if fixed term until 2025 due to project funding

Do you have a passion for wanting to make a difference, are you looking for a new challenge that will be both rewarding and challenging?

We are looking for a Ward Co-ordinator to work on ward priorities, this is initially a 12-month fixed term contract.

This is initially a 12-month role to allow for an external review to take place which will shape the future direction of travel and model for our Neighbourhood Working. We are happy to consider this role as a secondment opportunity for SMBC internal staff only.

For secondments opportunities please seek your line managers approval before applying.

This is the perfect opportunity to work in a newly developed role that can really make a difference to the residents of Sandwell. You must be a driven individual with a desire to make a real difference and comfortable and confident in challenging others as and when required. An excellent communicator and a good team player, with an understanding of working in a political environment with elected members.

Are you:

• Able to lead by example and set high standards. Passionate about delivering the best possible outcomes for the people of Sandwell. Resilient and able to use your communication skills to influence others.



• Experienced in influencing and negotiating with partners to deliver outcomes for communities.
  
  Sandwell is situated at the very heart of the West Midlands, just a stone's throw from Birmingham. A large, diverse, metropolitan borough, Sandwell offers exciting opportunities for all in a friendly, supportive environment.
  
  Why work for us?


• Generous annual leave entitlements


• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme


• Access to an award-winning employee benefits scheme, which includes:


• An exclusive retail discounts portal


• Salary sacrifice schemes for cars, bikes, technology and car parking


• An employee assistance and counselling service


• Annual leave purchase scheme


• A wide variety of learning and development opportunities


• Flexi-time working


• A variety of leave schemes including carers, compassionate, maternity and paternity


• Volunteering scheme


Your career at Sandwell Council

We offer something for everyone, with an incredibly wide range of career opportunities, at any stage of your career, from apprentices to senior managers.

Whether your focus is a support service, such as Finance, Human Resources, Legal or ICT, or a frontline service, such as Social Care, Planning & Regeneration, Housing or Leisure, it's worth looking at what Sandwell has to offer.

Our plans for the future

Our Vision 2030 shows just how committed we are to creating the best future possible for our communities and for the people who live and work in Sandwell.